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LIVE: Chauvin Trial Day 5 – Hoping for More Technical, Less Emotive, State Testimony

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 02, 2021 57 Comments

With weeping bystander testimony behind us, hoping for more substantive testimony today

Chauvin Trial Analysis: Opioid Tolerance Issues

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 02, 2021 20 Comments

Science suggests opioid-addicts with tolerance are more, not less, likely to suffer overdose.

Chauvin Trial Day 4 Wrap-Up: Another Poor Day for Prosecution, Advantage Defense

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 01, 2021 59 Comments

Medics fled angry mob, Fire was late and in wrong place, MPD Sergeant was uninformed

Chauvin Trial BREAKING: “Mama” Was George Floyd’s Nickname For His Drug-Sharing Girlfriend

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 01, 2021 29 Comments

Girlfriend also testifies Floyd had previously taken illicit drugs that caused great stomach pain, as during arrest, gave him great energy, and made her feel like she was going to die when she took it.

LIVE: Chauvin Trial Day 4 – State Ready to Present Body Cam & Surveillance Video

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 01, 2021 120 Comments

Defense claims Prosecution to show only shortened videos, wants full-length versions

Chauvin Trial Day 3 Wrap-Up: Floyd Was “High” with Foam Around His Mouth

Posted by Andrew Branca on March 31, 2021 42 Comments

Once again, the state's actual evidence appeared to favor the defense

LIVE: Chauvin Trial Day 3 – More Cross-Examination of Hostile Firefighter

Posted by Andrew Branca on March 31, 2021 126 Comments

Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, over the in-custody death of George Floyd. I’ll be live blogging the court’s proceedings all day in real-time!

Chauvin Trial Day 2 Wrap-Up: State Focused on Feelings, Judge Scolds Firefighter

Posted by Andrew Branca on March 30, 2021 87 Comments

Testimony from MMA “Expert,” Bystander Witnesses with Limited Knowledge, & Grumpy Firefighter

LIVE: Chauvin Trial Day 2 – State Calls ‘Use of Force’ and Other Witnesses

Posted by Andrew Branca on March 30, 2021 113 Comments

State Witness Martial Arts "Expert" Donald Williams Continues His Testimony

Chauvin Trial Day 1 Wrap-Up: Opening Arguments & Three State Witnesses

Posted by Andrew Branca on March 29, 2021 35 Comments

State Witnesses: 911 dispatcher, grocery worker witness, martial arts witness

LIVE: Chauvin Trial Day 1 – Opening Statements

Posted by Andrew Branca on March 29, 2021 63 Comments

Jury gets first exposure to the state's narrative of guilt

Chauvin Trial: Defense Use-of-Force Expert Witness Barry Brodd

Posted by Andrew Branca on March 26, 2021 9 Comments

In addition to all those medical experts the defense also plans to call an expert on use of force generally and the Minneapolis Policies and Procedures for use of force in particular.

Chauvin Trial: Meet the Jurors

Posted by Andrew Branca on March 24, 2021 39 Comments

Chosen jurors are broadly diverse in terms of gender, race, and age

Preview: Coverage of the Derek Chauvin Trial in Death of George Floyd

Posted by Andrew Branca on March 07, 2021 92 Comments

It’s our intent to provide daily coverage of the trial proceedings, as much in real-time as circumstances allow, and based on observation of trial proceedings as they occur.

Andrew Branca To Cover Derek Chauvin Trial For Legal Insurrection

Posted by William A. Jacobson on March 05, 2021 132 Comments

Andrew's coverage helped make Legal Insurrection the go-to website for Zimmerman trial coverage, and it will be again for Chauvin trial coverage.

Derek Chauvin Files Appeal Cataloguing Pervasive Trial Misconduct and Irregularities

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 28, 2022 64 Comments

It's all extremely detailed with evidence images and testimony. And none of it is likely to make a difference.

Derek Chauvin Files Motion for New Trial and To “Impeach the Verdict” Due To Jury Misconduct

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 04, 2021 70 Comments

"jury committed misconduct, felt threatened or intimidated, felt race based pressure during the proceedings, and/or failed to adhere to instructions during deliberations, in violation of Mr. Chauvin’s constitutional rights to due process and a fair trial."

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